Question 1

This layer of skin is composed of keratinocytes.

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A)   epidermis
B)   reticular layer
C)   papillary layer
D)   stretch marks
E)   hypodermisF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The stratum basale

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A)   is easily shed when you rub your hands together.
B)   has a mixture of living and dead cells - mostly dead.
C)   contains many blood vessels that nourish the epidermis.
D)   contains cells that undergo mitosis to form new epidermal cells.
E)   contains cells that undergo meiosis to form new epidermal cells.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a complication of a major burn?

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A)   local edema
B)   shock
C)   increased immunity
D)   decreased heart pumping ability
E)   venous thrombosisF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "B"?

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A)   stratum spinosum
B)   stratum corneum
C)   stratum basale
D)   stratum lucidum
E)   stratum granulosumF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

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A)   basal cell carcinoma
B)   squamous cell carcinoma
C)   melanoma
D)   Kaposi's sarcoma
E)   psoriasisF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

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A)   melanosomes.
B)   albinism.
C)   dermatitis.
D)   carotene.
E)   cyanosis.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

A slight sunburn is an example of a ______ burn.

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A)   first-degree
B)   second-degree
C)   third-degree
D)   fourth-degree
E)   partial-thicknessF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

The length of hair is determined by the

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A)   size of the hair bulb.
B)   angle of the hair root.
C)   rate of hair growth.
D)   length of the resting stage.
E)   age of the person.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

The nail root and the nail body attach to the

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A)   lunula.
B)   nail bed.
C)   nail groove.
D)   hyponychium.
E)   hypodermis.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

The vesicles that contain melanin are

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A)   melanosomes.
B)   albinism.
C)   dermatitis.
D)   carotene.
E)   cyanosis.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Thick skin

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A)   has three different epidermal strata.
B)   has fewer layers of cells in the stratum corneum than thin skin.
C)   is found covering most of the body.
D)   is found in areas subject to pressure or friction such as palms.
E)   is determined by the thickness of the dermis.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Acne is caused by

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A)   testosterone.
B)   sebum.
C)   abnormal keratinization of hair follicles.
D)   Propionibacterium.
E)   All of these are factors.F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

The distal portion of the nail is the

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A)   nail root.
B)   nail body.
C)   nail fold.
D)   eponychium.
E)   hyponychium.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 14

The bluish tinge of skin due to a reduction of oxygen in the blood is called

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A)   hemolysis.
B)   desquamation.
C)   cyanosis.
D)   carotenosis.
E)   albinism.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

At birth the hairs of the scalp, eyelids, and eyebrows are replaced by coarser pigmented hairs called

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A)   terminal hairs.
B)   primary hairs.
C)   lanugo hairs.
D)   vellus hairs.
E)   pubic hairs.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

What type of burn appears red and swollen along with pain and blisters?

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A)   first-degree
B)   second-degree
C)   third-degree
D)   fourth-degree
E)   partial-thicknessF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   In males, the hairs of the beard are vellus hairs.
B)   Both vellus and terminal hairs are pigmented.
C)   The majority of hair on the chest is vellus hair.
D)   At puberty, much of the vellus hair is replaced with terminal hair.
E)   Hair in the axillary region is vellus hair after puberty.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

By reducing body temperature during hot weather, skin helps to maintain

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A)   body temperature homeostasis.
B)   body structure.
C)   blood volume.
D)   brain activity.
E)   blood pH.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Skin color is the result of the

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A)   quantity of melanin in the skin.
B)   number of keratinocytes in the skin.
C)   amount of fat in the hypodermis.
D)   thickness of the stratum basale.
E)   number of melanocytes in the skin.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Melanin is produced only by

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A)   keratinocytes.
B)   basal cells.
C)   Langerhans cells.
D)   melanocytes.
E)   Merkel's cells.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Exam 5: Integumentary System

By reducing body temperature during hot weather, skin helps to maintain

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Which of the following is an inflammatory condition of the skin?

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The nail root and the nail body attach to the

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Melanin is produced only by

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-The figure illustrates keratinization in the epidermis. What layer of the epidermis is "B"?

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Acne is caused by

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Which of the following statements is true?

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The vesicles that contain melanin are

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Which of the following is NOT a complication of a major burn?

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This layer of skin is composed of keratinocytes.

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What type of burn appears red and swollen along with pain and blisters?

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Skin color is the result of the

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A slight sunburn is an example of a ______ burn.

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At birth the hairs of the scalp, eyelids, and eyebrows are replaced by coarser pigmented hairs called

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The stratum basale

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Which type of skin cancer is the most common?

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The length of hair is determined by the

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The distal portion of the nail is the

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The bluish tinge of skin due to a reduction of oxygen in the blood is called

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Thick skin

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